The euro S50 engine should have an aluminum block.  The American engines were all cast iron due to the high sulfur content in US fuel in the 90s destroying the lining BMW used in their aluminum blocks.

Basically alternating bumps, they are an obstical well known by skiers.

Oh my gosh! What a coincidence. The brakes went out in my 1999 Oldsmobile 88 a few days ago when I spiked the brakes for a guy that pulled out right in front of me. A rusty brake like was also the culprit. Some new fancy copper bend it yourself line, replaced it.

I’ve put 40,000 miles on my 2013 R56 over the last year and a half. It’s a Mini S with every JCW/GP upgrade in the parts catalog. Other than the winter killing three wheel bearings, it’s been great. Turns out the rear suspension can pack with so much snow that it won’t move and that is bad for the bearings.

I once saw a very old Dodge Stratus being used to radar people, it was stealth. I was surprised to see it was caged to seat criminals in the back seat.

Is it so quick and refined that it is extremely boring in normal driving?

I only have one issue with hatchbacks, Suvs also have this problem. The rear windows get exceptionally dirty very fast to the point where you can’t see out of them, this is especially an issue in the winter. The aerodynamics of them seems to swirl back onto the rear window. I didn't realize this would be such a…

My 2013 Mini doesn’t have a center arm rest, I wish it did.

I sold my e39 M5 after I had gotten bored with the power.  I had driven an e36 328is and it changed my viewpoint on fun cars forever.  It was so rewarding to Rev it out to eek out all of its power.  I ended up in a Mini S that was nicely built.  It's replacement will be an e36 M3.  The M5 was fun, but the speed came…

I’M still super jealous that this isn't a thing anywhere near the east coast.

“Yep, pretty much nobody gives a shit about Oldsmobiles built any later that 1975 these days. Hell, half of you probably forgot these cars ever even existed.”

I would actually buy this if it were to go on sale in the US. There is no other car on the market today that I would actually buy compared to many more compelling older cars. I like raw feel, something that is completely lacking in new vehicles, but I suspect the new Jimny feels very raw. I would hope not to be let…

Very cool story to read. I drive the 62 Sprite that my dad and grandfather bought during the fuel crisis in 73. They bought the car for $85 and it is still in the family all these years later running around all over the place. It’s such a happy time when I drive it. Everybody smiles and you feel like you are zipping…

The ones in an e38 7 series are actually pretty wonderful, soft and we’ll placed. Else, pretty much all other head rests universally suck. Especially the ones in my Oldsmobile 88 which even on their highest setting are not tall enough to hit my head.

I understand, I love the Comanche I just bought. It’s the right size for a truck.

My mom is this way, she has always hated vans so she alway drove large sedans. When I was born she got a used Benz W126. After that a BMW e38, and then a second e38 which she still has. She claims she wants a short wheel base e38 or an e39 next.

I want one. I have a friend with a Samurai, it’s just brilliant. Slow, plucky, and unstoppable in the snow. It’s also super cute. The old one and new one.

I actually drove the Opel version with a 1.6L turbo diesel and a six speed manual in France, it was brilliant. I loved it so much that when I came back I tried out the US Trax with the 1.4L gas engine and left throughly dissapointed. The fact that it doesn’t come with a manual ruined it. It was gutless and sad. The…

Still nothing compared to the want when I stumbled upon this in a tiny French Alps town.